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Vietnam reaffirms independent foreign policy, strategic autonomy: Ambassador

Vietnam consistently pursues a foreign policy of independence and self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of international relations, Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Ngo Minh Nguyet said in a speech to professors, lecturers and students at the Catholic University of Argentina (UCA) in Buenos Aires on June 2.

Vietnam to develop four universities comparable to Asia’s leading institutions

Vietnam one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic logistics markets: survey

Vietnam's top leader holds talks with Philippine President

Vietnam, Philippines upgrade bilateral ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership

PM Le Minh Hung attends opening ceremony of 48th ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is leading a high-level Vietnamese delegation to the 48th ASEAN Summit which officially opened on May 8, in Cebu, the Philippines, along with the participation of leaders from other ASEAN member states, ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, and representatives of international organisations.

Vietnam, Sri Lanka upgrade ties to Comprehensive Partnership

The two sides committed to further strengthening friendship and cooperation, deepening political trust at a high level, and expanding collaboration in a more comprehensive and substantive manner across all sectors.

Vietnam-Sri Lanka traditional friendship

At the invitation of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Party General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, is paying a state visit to Sri Lanka from May 7-8.

Top Vietnamese leader begins state visit to Sri Lanka

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam’s state visit is expected to further consolidate the traditional friendship and deepen the sincere ties between the leaders and peoples of the two countries.

Top Vietnamese leader rings bell at India’s National Stock Exchange

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, on May 7, visited the National Stock Exchange of India in Mumbai, where he was invited to perform the ceremonial bell-ringing.

“One-person business” model set to spur mass entrepreneurship

Vietnam targets 1 million one-person businesses, 5 million business entities, 10,000 tech startups, 45 startup support networks, a position among the world’s top 40 innovation ecosystems, and 1.5 billion USD in venture capital by 2030.

Dien Bien Phu Victory stands as enduring symbol of national strength

The Dien Bien Phu Victory remains a shining milestone in the 20th-century struggle against colonialism for national independence and freedom. As one of the most decisive strategic battles in Vietnam’s history, it brought together the full strength of the nation and the spirit of the era, becoming an enduring epic that continues to inspire future generations in the cause of national construction and defence.

Ho Chi Minh City rolls out electronic health records on digital citizen app

Under the plan, each resident will be assigned a unique EHR linked to their personal identification number, ensuring accuracy and consistency while minimising duplication and data discrepancies. Health data will be continuously updated from medical facilities, routine check-ups, and screening programmes, then integrated and centrally displayed on the application.

Vietnam enters the group of regional leaders in broadband telecommunications infrastructure

The evolution from 5G towards 6G is opening up a wide range of new applications, including virtual reality in healthcare, education and entertainment, as well as large-scale Internet of Things connectivity for smart cities, smart grids, autonomous vehicles and smart factories.

Import-export turnover up over 24%

In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam’s total import–export turnover was estimated at 344.17 billion USD, up 24.2% year on year, with exports rising 19.7% and imports climbing 28.7%, resulting in a trade deficit of 7.11 billion USD.

Vietnam - India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, paid a State visit to the Republic of India from May 5-7 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Party General Secretary, State President To Lam begins state visit to India

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam arrived in New Delhi on May 5 afternoon, beginning his state visit to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM’s attendance at ASEAN Summit reaffirms Vietnam’s commitment to community-building process: official

PM Le Minh Hung’s attendance at the summit will further project Vietnam’s image as a proactive, sincere, responsible, and constructive member of ASEAN ready to help with regional peace, stability, and development, thus elevating Vietnam’s international standing and strengthening its relations with other member states.

Vietnam calls on China to respect sovereignty over Hoang Sa

Vietnam urged China to respect the rights of Vietnamese fishermen to conduct lawful activities in Vietnam’s waters and in maritime areas beyond national jurisdiction in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UNCLOS.

Japanese PM highlights outcomes of visits to Vietnam, Australia

Speaking to the press in Canberra on May 4, the Japanese PM stressed that during her visits to Vietnam and Australia, in addition to deepening personal trust among leaders, she and the leaders were able to reach agreement on advancing concrete cooperation toward their shared objective of enhancing national resilience and autonomy, and becoming stronger and more prosperous together as a region.

Substantive cuts to administrative procedures, business regulations highlighted

The total number of central-level administrative procedures has been reduced to 1,570, accounting for 27.31%, surpassing the target set by the Government, according to Deputy Minister of Justice Nguyen Thanh Tinh.

Vietnam’s first university tops at THE Awards Asia 2026

Within the framework of the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Summit 2026, held from April 21 to 24, 2026 in Hong Kong (China), Phenikaa University was honoured with the “Leadership and Management Team of the Year” award at the THE Awards Asia 2026.

PM chairs April cabinet meeting to review socio-economic performance

Opening the session, the Prime Minister noted that this is the first regular Government meeting of the 16th tenure, underscoring the need for an accurate and comprehensive assessment of socio-economic developments in early 2026, particularly in April, alongside the formulation of timely policy responses for May and beyond.

Resolution 57 delivers tangible gains in digital life of citizens

The resolution has generated not only strategic momentum but also practical impact, as digital technologies are increasingly embedded in daily activities, driving socio-economic development and laying a solid foundation for rapid and sustainable growth in the new phase.

Holiday tourism surges 14.2% to 12 million visitors nationwide

Vietnam’s tourism sector served about 12 million visitors during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 holidays, up 14.2% year on year.